tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19555277.post2574539842215624233..comments2023-07-14T06:50:34.013-06:00Comments on KatharineSwan.com: My goals for the weekKatharine Swanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16805523619692744514noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19555277.post-7901311217957440142007-03-17T12:05:00.000-06:002007-03-17T12:05:00.000-06:00Thanks for your comment, Kathy. I just might take...Thanks for your comment, Kathy. I just might take you up on that! :o)Katharine Swanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16805523619692744514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19555277.post-19619064343037411682007-03-17T08:06:00.000-06:002007-03-17T08:06:00.000-06:00Hi Katharine, I tried to send a message last night...Hi Katharine, I tried to send a message last night but I kept getting a 502 Google error. So sorry if this is a semi-repeat. Since I'm snowed in this weekend, I'm thinking of writing a crime story for Common Ties as well. Even though they ignored my previous subs, I figure I can somehow rework them for future publication. So, if you're up for a writing buddy, feel free to send your story along Kathy@TheFlawlessWordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06853229641428041727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19555277.post-38556130269799874852007-03-15T18:23:00.000-06:002007-03-15T18:23:00.000-06:00That's the thing about Common Ties, isn't it -- th...That's the thing about Common Ties, isn't it -- they <I>ignore</I> you. I hate that. A reply would be nice, even if it's just a form letter rejection...<BR/><BR/>Anyway, your suggestion had me thinking of how I could write the story, and in the end I got all excited about it. I think I might try it after all. :o)Katharine Swanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16805523619692744514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19555277.post-14214784300519403302007-03-15T17:48:00.000-06:002007-03-15T17:48:00.000-06:00I'm not much of a spec writer either, but you can ...I'm not much of a spec writer either, but you can add me to those who have been rejected (or ignored I suppose is the better word) by Common Ties. I tried twice, once with a story I thought was really good (better than some that ultimately got published if I do say so myself), and no go. I may or may not try again when I have some free time to play with. I wouldn't, however, put off paying work Kathy@TheFlawlessWordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06853229641428041727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19555277.post-35547020653961551762007-03-15T17:00:00.000-06:002007-03-15T17:00:00.000-06:00Thanks for the idea. I hadn't thought of it, but ...Thanks for the idea. I hadn't thought of it, but to tell the truth I'm a little hesitant to submit to Common Ties anymore. I haven't had much luck with them, and I've heard a lot of that from other people, too.<BR/><BR/>What it really comes down to is that I have a lot of paying work right now, so I don't think I'll have time to write something on spec! If I had more time, I might try it. I'mKatharine Swanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16805523619692744514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19555277.post-67968221786232354112007-03-15T16:28:00.000-06:002007-03-15T16:28:00.000-06:00Count me in the unproductive camp this week. I kno...Count me in the unproductive camp this week. I know this car ordeal has taken a toll on you, but have you thought about putting a positive spin on it? Common Ties is currently looking for "Crime" stories. The problem is you have to write on spec, but since you've already done so much writing about it here, you should have a great start. It might earn you a couple hundred bucks. Just an idea. HopeKathy@TheFlawlessWordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06853229641428041727noreply@blogger.com